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'''''Radio National Breakfast''''' |
'''''RN Breakfast''''', previously '''''Radio National Breakfast''''' and sometimes shortened to '''''Breakfast''''', is a national early morning news program in Australia, broadcast since 2005. The program is broadcast live in the [[Eastern states of Australia|eastern states]], and on delay in other states, on the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]'s [[Radio National]] network. It can also be listened to online. |
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First hosted by [[Peter Thompson (broadcaster)|Peter Thompson]] from 1994 to 2004, the program was subsequently hosted by [[Fran Kelly]] from 2005 to 2021. [[Patricia Karvelas]] has hosted since December 2021. |
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==Background== |
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''Radio National Breakfast'' programming combines news, analysis, commentary, interviews and special features broadcast live daily from 6.00 am to 9.00 am.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/guide/|title=Broadcast Schedule|last=|first=|date=|website=ABC Radio National|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-14}}</ref> The program is broadcast in two segments (6.00 to 7.00 and 7.30 to 8.30) before and after the current affairs program [[AM (ABC Radio)|AM]] at 7.00. |
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==History== |
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The program was hosted by Peter Thompson from 1994, who took a break from the show between 1999 and 2002 before rejoining for a further two years. At the end of 2004 he left the show again, citing his reason for resignation as being simply too much work for one person.<ref>{{cite web | title=Peter Thompson to leave RN Breakfast | website=radioinfo | url=https://radioinfo.com.au/news/peter-thompson-leave-rn-breakfast | access-date=16 February 2021}}</ref> Fran Kelly took over as host in March 2005; she announced her retirement from the position on 21 October 2021, saying that after 17 years, she needed to reclaim her sleep.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-21|title=Fran Kelly announces she's leaving RN Breakfast|url=https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/fran-kelly-leaving-rn-breakfast/13596358|access-date=2021-10-20|website=ABC Radio National|language=en-AU}}</ref> |
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In December 2021, [[Patricia Karvelas]] was announced as Kelly's replacement.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mitchell|first=Thomas|date=2021-11-28|title=‘I don’t care about being popular with politicians’: Patricia Karvelas prepares to go off-script|url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/huge-shoes-to-fill-abc-presenter-patricia-karvelas-to-replace-fran-kelly-on-rn-breakfast-20211129-p59cya.html|access-date=2021-12-02|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-29|title=Patricia Karvelas announced as the new host of RN Breakfast|url=https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/patricia-karvelas-announced-new-host-rn-breakfast-fran-kelly/13653094|access-date=2021-12-02|website=ABC Radio National|language=en-AU}}</ref> The program is broadcast in two segments (6.00 to 7.00 and 7.30 to 8.30) before and after the current affairs program [[AM (ABC Radio)|AM]] at 7.00. Sally Sara hosts the show on Monday and [[Patricia Karvelas]] from Tuesday to Friday due to Karvelas hosting [[Q+A (Australian talk show)|''Q+A'']]. |
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==Format== |
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The program has a familiar tune, during which the presenter indicates the main stories which will be covered during the program, including the interviews which are planned. |
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| ⚫ | About four items are presented each hour, with longer items earlier in the program. These |
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| ⚫ | About four items are presented each hour, with longer items earlier in the program. These include a mix of reports from ABC correspondents, reports from the [[BBC]] and [[CNN]], as well as interviews with a variety of people, including federal and state politicians, prominent commentators, persons of interest, celebrities and ordinary people who are in the middle of news stories.{{cn|date=February 2021}} |
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==AM== |
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At 7.10 am, after the 7.00 news, Breakfast switches over to ''[[AM (ABC Radio)|AM]]'' |
At 7.10 am, after the 7.00 news, ''Breakfast'' switches over to ''[[AM (ABC Radio)|AM]]'', which runs from 7.10 am until 7.30 am, after which ''Breakfast'' returns. |
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==Hosts== |
==Hosts== |
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Hosts of the show include:{{cn|date=February 2021}} |
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*[[Peter Thompson (broadcaster)|Peter Thompson]], January 1994 – December 1999, January 2003 – December 2004 |
*[[Peter Thompson (broadcaster)|Peter Thompson]], January 1994 – December 1999, January 2003 – December 2004 |
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*Vivian Schenker, January 2000 – December 2002 |
*Vivian Schenker, January 2000 – December 2002 |
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*[[Hamish Macdonald (broadcaster)|Hamish Macdonald]], fill-in host |
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*[[Patricia Karvelas]], January 2022 – present |
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*[[Geraldine Doogue]], weekend host and fill-in host |
*[[Geraldine Doogue]], weekend host and fill-in host |
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*[[Norman Swan]], fill-in host |
*[[Norman Swan]], fill-in host |
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===Fran Kelly=== |
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Fran Kelly went through many careers before joining the ABC. Following her arts degree at [[Adelaide University]], majoring in [[literature]] and [[classics]], she appeared first as a lead singer for the all-girl new wave band Toxic Shoc, before becoming the Activities Director for Adelaide's Flinders University. She moved to Melbourne to take up the post of Entertainment Director for La Trobe University. From 1984 Fran broadened her experience in arts management as the coordinator of the Women's Arts Festival for Victoria's 150th Anniversary celebrations. Following a stint on Melbourne's ''RRR Backchat'' program, featuring women's current affairs, issues and talkback, Fran applied for a current affairs position at the ABC. While she was knocked back initially, she got a foot in and found work at [[Triple J]]. Following this she worked for [[AM (ABC Radio)|AM]] and [[PM (ABC Radio)|PM]] before taking up a position for the ABC in the Canberra Press Gallery, which included reporting for ''Radio National Breakfast''. In 2001 she was made the ''[[7.30 Report]]''{{'}}s political editor. In 2003 she became the ABC's European correspondent. Since March 2005 she has been presenter of ''Radio National Breakfast''. |
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==Contributors== |
==Contributors== |
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There are several regular contributors to the program |
There are several regular contributors to the program:{{cn|date=February 2021}} |
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* Warwick Hadfield - sport reporter. |
* [[Warwick Hadfield]] - sport reporter. |
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* Matt Bevan - Newsreader and international reporter |
* [[Matt Bevan]] - Newsreader and international reporter |
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* Sheryle Bagwell – business reporter |
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* Alison Carabine – Canberra reporter |
* Alison Carabine – Canberra reporter |
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==Recognition and acclaim== |
==Recognition and acclaim== |
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''Radio National Breakfast'', while lower in ratings than most other state and local radio programs, has, as a national program, one of the highest listener numbers for any early morning program in Australia. In particular it is regarded as the program which federal Australian politicians listen to, particularly given its focus on national politics. Former Australian Prime Minister, [[John Howard]], was known to be a |
''Radio National Breakfast'', while lower in ratings than most other state and local radio programs, has, as a national program, one of the highest listener numbers for any early morning program in Australia. In particular it is regarded as the program which federal Australian politicians listen to, particularly given its focus on national politics. Former Australian Prime Minister, [[John Howard]], was known to be a fan of the program and regularly appeared for interviews.{{cn|date=February 2021}} |
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==See also== |
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In early 2007 Mr Howard cited an interview that Fran Kelly had conducted on Breakfast with Indigenous community leader [[Noel Pearson]] as being the motivation behind his ‘Federal Indigenous Intervention’ project, a controversial policy aimed at ending child sexual abuse in remote Indigenous communities. |
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*''[[Today (BBC Radio 4)|Today]]'' (RN Breakfast's British equivalent) |
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*''[[Morning Ireland]]'' (RN Breakfast's Irish equivalent) |
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*''[[Morning Edition]]'' (RN Breakfast's American equivalent) |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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Latest revision as of 08:24, 21 June 2024
| Genre | News: analysis, commentary, features, interviews, specials |
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| Running time | 105 min. weekdays; including breaks |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Home station | ABC Radio National |
| Hosted by | Patricia Karvelas |
| Original release | present incarnation began in 1999 – present |
| Website | www |
| Podcast | www |
RN Breakfast, previously Radio National Breakfast and sometimes shortened to Breakfast, is a national early morning news program in Australia, broadcast since 2005. The program is broadcast live in the eastern states, and on delay in other states, on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Radio National network. It can also be listened to online.
First hosted by Peter Thompson from 1994 to 2004, the program was subsequently hosted by Fran Kelly from 2005 to 2021. Patricia Karvelas has hosted since December 2021.
History
[edit]The program was hosted by Peter Thompson from 1994, who took a break from the show between 1999 and 2002 before rejoining for a further two years. At the end of 2004 he left the show again, citing his reason for resignation as being simply too much work for one person.[1] Fran Kelly took over as host in March 2005; she announced her retirement from the position on 21 October 2021, saying that after 17 years, she needed to reclaim her sleep.[2]
In December 2021, Patricia Karvelas was announced as Kelly's replacement.[3][4] The program is broadcast in two segments (6.00 to 7.00 and 7.30 to 8.30) before and after the current affairs program AM at 7.00. Sally Sara hosts the show on Monday and Patricia Karvelas from Tuesday to Friday due to Karvelas hosting Q+A.
A weekend edition, called Saturday Extra, is hosted by journalist Geraldine Doogue and is broadcast from 7.30 am to 9.00 am AEST.[citation needed]
The program begins officially at 6.05 am following the hourly news broadcast. The news broadcasts are state-based and occur on the hour, every hour, with the traditional "Majestic Fanfare" tune.[citation needed]
About four items are presented each hour, with longer items earlier in the program. These include a mix of reports from ABC correspondents, reports from the BBC and CNN, as well as interviews with a variety of people, including federal and state politicians, prominent commentators, persons of interest, celebrities and ordinary people who are in the middle of news stories.[citation needed]
At 7.10 am, after the 7.00 news, Breakfast switches over to AM, which runs from 7.10 am until 7.30 am, after which Breakfast returns.
Hosts
[edit]Hosts of the show include:[citation needed]
- Peter Thompson, January 1994 – December 1999, January 2003 – December 2004
- Vivian Schenker, January 2000 – December 2002
- Fran Kelly, March 2005 – December 2021
- Patricia Karvelas, January 2022 – present
- Geraldine Doogue, weekend host and fill-in host
- Norman Swan, fill-in host
Contributors
[edit]There are several regular contributors to the program:[citation needed]
- Warwick Hadfield - sport reporter.
- Matt Bevan - Newsreader and international reporter
- Alison Carabine – Canberra reporter
Recognition and acclaim
[edit]Radio National Breakfast, while lower in ratings than most other state and local radio programs, has, as a national program, one of the highest listener numbers for any early morning program in Australia. In particular it is regarded as the program which federal Australian politicians listen to, particularly given its focus on national politics. Former Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, was known to be a fan of the program and regularly appeared for interviews.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]- Today (RN Breakfast's British equivalent)
- Morning Ireland (RN Breakfast's Irish equivalent)
- Morning Edition (RN Breakfast's American equivalent)
References
[edit]- ^ "Peter Thompson to leave RN Breakfast". radioinfo. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "Fran Kelly announces she's leaving RN Breakfast". ABC Radio National. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ Mitchell, Thomas (28 November 2021). "'I don't care about being popular with politicians': Patricia Karvelas prepares to go off-script". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Patricia Karvelas announced as the new host of RN Breakfast". ABC Radio National. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.